This page from the International Guide Dog Federation explores the evolution of dogs as human companions, as well as the history of dogs as service animals. This resource also includes a timeline describing how dogs came to be used as...

The American Kennel Club offers detailed breed information on over 150 recognized breeds. Search by breed name or breed group. Dog breed information includes characteristics, standards, and pictures.

A comprehensive site that explores every part of dog ownership. Learn the anatomy of a dog, breeds of dogs, costs to take care of a dog, and how to train the new pet. In addition, there are online activities, a teacher's guide, and...

NOVA takes a comprehensive look at the origin of different species of dogs in this feature. Interesting information like, why do they come in so many shapes and sizes, and why do they have us right where they want us is provided.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Many Kinds of Dogs" by Rachelle Kreisman focuses on three breeds of dogs: beagles, boxers, and greyhounds. A reading comprehension question set is provided as well as a vocabulary worksheet...

In this video segment from Nature, learn about the role of dogs in the lives of humans.

In this video segment from Nature, learn the history of the world's first domesticated animal, the dog. [7:34]

Read about the ways in which dogs express basic empathy and engage in social bonding.

See all the dogs that are good at flying through the air and catching a frisbee. Includes audio narration in 15 additional languages with text in English.

An in-depth description of prairie dogs, including their classification, appearance, habitat, adaptations, reproduction, diet, and other interesting facts. Also includes pictures, video, and sound bytes.

Follow the steps to make a paper dog sled, complete with dog team and passengers - Molly, Tooey, and Trini from the PBS Kids series Molly of Denali! Where will your imagination take them?

This resource is dedicated to giving useful information on dog training. The site has not been updated since 2001.

A project that requires you to play with a dog cannot be all that bad, right? This scientific experiment entails the respiratory functions of dogs. Learn the chemical and bodily processes going on within your canine companions...

This resource provides detailed information about German Shepherds, in addition to links about other breeds of dogs.

Children will learn about and explore measurement to successfully design a dog house for his or her cutout paper dog. Each section of this weeklong adventure is introduced by a video clip or online game that encourages children to...

Use this Molly of Denali digital game to extend and expand children's use of informational text, as well as their knowledge of Alaska Native culture. Molly and her friend Tooey use a fictional app to access information that will help...

In this video segment from Nature, learn about the role of dogs in the Inuit culture.

Students will read the story and describe the picture details of the illustrations in relation to the text and write about one of the story events. "Go, Dog, Go!" contains illustrations that are very elaborate and crazy while the text is...

Using the book "Is My Dog a Wolf?" students will find "connections or similarities" in two animals. Included is a printable graphic organizer.

In this lesson, students will watch artist Christopher Hart draw a cartoon dog, then draw one themselves. The teacher will convert the drawing into digital format for students to edit. Additional lessons on editing, animating, and adding...

Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs, and adventures. In All Around Birdwell, it's a perfect day to explore Birdwell Island. Your student can take a stroll around the...

Come and play with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Your favorite big red dog is back with all new stories, songs and adventures.

Learn about the role of dogs in the culture of Papua New Guinea in this video segment from Nature.

Diabetes has a history dating back to Ancient Greece. Our treatment of it, however, is more recent and was originally made possible with the help of man's best friend. Due to physiological traits shared with humans, dogs have saved...